Author Topic: Rash on me arms today... (Read 987 times)

You'll Never Walk Alone · « **on:** May 6, 2008, 08:49:59 PM »

I came out in a rash today, it is on both my lower arms. It isn't raised or bumpy so i don't think it is prickly heat, possibly a heat rash.

Any tips on how to keep it away would be appreciated.

zimmie'5555 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 6, 2008, 08:50:19 PM »

Ask the doctor

Surprise me. · « **Reply #2 on:** May 6, 2008, 08:52:58 PM »

Cellotape your arm so the rash doesn't spread.

dobbadobbs · « **Reply #3 on:** May 6, 2008, 08:53:54 PM »

Remove lower arm, preferably with a chainsaw

You'll Never Walk Alone · « **Reply #4 on:** May 6, 2008, 08:54:52 PM »

rednile · « **Reply #5 on:** May 6, 2008, 08:58:31 PM »

Leeches.

7Dalglish · « **Reply #6 on:** May 6, 2008, 09:24:05 PM »

ask unqualified people on rawk what you should do

wickolfc · « **Reply #7 on:** May 6, 2008, 09:27:08 PM »

*Waits for BIGdavalad to come in*

You'll Never Walk Alone · « **Reply #8 on:** May 6, 2008, 09:28:39 PM »

At least i haven't swallowed a ringpull.

MattLFC08 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 6, 2008, 09:35:33 PM »

Wear rubber gloves incase it spreads to your cock whilst ~~wanking~~ using the bathroom.

CheshireDave · « **Reply #10 on:** May 6, 2008, 09:39:46 PM »

It'll be a rat rash.

Quite a bit of it going around.

Sports Mix · « **Reply #11 on:** May 6, 2008, 09:44:20 PM »

Quote from: MattLFC08 on May 6, 2008, 09:35:33 PM

Wear rubber gloves incase it spreads to your cock whilst ~~wanking~~ using the bathroom.

You'll Never Walk Alone · « **Reply #12 on:** May 6, 2008, 09:45:12 PM »

Quote from: MattLFC08 on May 6, 2008, 09:35:33 PM

Wear rubber gloves incase it spreads to your cock whilst ~~wanking~~ using the bathroom.

Allrite then fella, will do.

pinkdragon · « **Reply #13 on:** May 6, 2008, 11:00:10 PM »

cortisone cream and benadryl should do it

OOT'erConnie · « **Reply #14 on:** May 6, 2008, 11:07:50 PM »

I think your mother will love that dress, yeah.

You'll Never Walk Alone · « **Reply #15 on:** May 6, 2008, 11:08:50 PM »

Quote from: pinkdragon on May 6, 2008, 11:00:10 PM

cortisone cream and benadryl should do it

Cheers. Glad somebody can be sensible

SP · « **Reply #16 on:** May 6, 2008, 11:09:09 PM »

NHS direct?

pinkdragon · « **Reply #17 on:** May 6, 2008, 11:44:54 PM »

Quote from: Youll Never Walk Alone on May 6, 2008, 11:08:50 PM

Cheers. Glad somebody can be sensible

I'm a nurse. Been one for a long time. Doesn't mean I'm right though. But I should be on this one.

Joshytoohotty · « **Reply #18 on:** May 7, 2008, 12:53:29 AM »

There is of course that any rash should really be evaluated by a professional to rule out it being anything serious.

99% of rashes are nothing and are just caused by allergies or coming into contact with things your skin doesn't like, but they can also indicate serious conditions, with meningitus being the most obvious.

My guess is you didn't come on here to ask how to get rid of it, but wanted to know if it was serious without wanting to sound like you're worried about it. It most probably isn't serious, but unless you have had this kind of rash a lot before and know what causes it (I'm guessing not by the way the thread is written) then I would get to a GP ASAP and rule out it being anything serious.

Might sound like I am being over the top here but it really isn't worth risking a serious condition for the sake of a couple hours at the GP. Plus, after he has identified it and ruled out it being serious, he is also going to know exactly how to treat it, rather than people on here, who, with all due respect haven't seen the rash, do not know your allergies, personal circumstances etc, and can only offer very general advice which you can find on google.

I have asked many questions on RAWK and got many helpful answers, however if I was concerned about my personal health I would go to a qualified professional who could evaluate my situation, not the off-topic section of RAWK.

♠Dirty Harry♠ · « **Reply #19 on:** May 7, 2008, 01:00:01 AM »

Do you take Methamphetamines?... No?... You should

Capon Debaser · « **Reply #20 on:** May 7, 2008, 01:05:01 AM »

Quote from: Youll Never Walk Alone on May 6, 2008, 08:49:59 PM

I came out in a rash today, it is on both my lower arms. It isn't raised or bumpy so i don't think it is prickly heat, possibly a heat rash.

Any tips on how to keep it away would be appreciated.

yes mate..

chop your arms off and put them on the 1st flight outta the uk

Cochise · « **Reply #21 on:** May 7, 2008, 01:08:20 AM »

Bleach.

pinkdragon · « **Reply #22 on:** May 7, 2008, 01:57:11 AM »

Quote from: Cochise on May 7, 2008, 01:08:20 AM

Bleach.

Bleach continues to be used in some places to treat infected wounds. It's called Dakins Solution. A mixture of clorox and either normal saline or sterile water. Different strengths are used.

afc turkish · « **Reply #23 on:** May 7, 2008, 02:32:48 AM »

Quote from: Cochise on May 7, 2008, 01:08:20 AM

Bleach.

Quote from: pinkdragon on May 7, 2008, 01:57:11 AM

Bleach continues to be used in some places to treat infected wounds. It's called Dakins Solution. A mixture of clorox and either normal saline or sterile water. Different strengths are used.

however, bleach is not a sovereign remedy either for rat claw scrapes or getting punched in the nads...

Cochise · « **Reply #24 on:** May 7, 2008, 02:35:14 AM »

Quote from: afc turkish on May 7, 2008, 02:32:48 AM

however, bleach is not a sovereign remedy either for rat claw scrapes or getting punched in the nads...

pinkdragon · « **Reply #25 on:** May 7, 2008, 03:28:20 AM »

If some critter scratches, bites, claws, nibbles, scrapes, rubs my skin, the first thing I do is apply clorox. Full strength. It kills everything nasty. Don't think it will do much for bruised testicles though.

SP · « **Reply #26 on:** May 7, 2008, 08:39:21 AM »

Quote from: pinkdragon on May 7, 2008, 03:28:20 AM

If some critter scratches, bites, claws, nibbles, scrapes, rubs my skin, the first thing I do is apply clorox. Full strength. It kills everything nasty. Don't think it will do much for bruised testicles though.

Sterilise them?

mikeb58 · « **Reply #27 on:** May 7, 2008, 10:39:33 AM »

Get a cheap packet of antihisitimines from Tesco ( they are a quid and do the same job as the expensive branded ones )

You've probably just got a allegic reaction to something ( pollen, dust, pets etc )

You'll Never Walk Alone · « **Reply #28 on:** May 7, 2008, 09:23:35 PM »

Thanks everyone

get meself down the doctors tomorrow.

Immoral King Brian Blessed · « **Reply #29 on:** May 7, 2008, 09:30:12 PM »

Quote from: pinkdragon on May 6, 2008, 11:44:54 PM

I'm a nurse. Been one for a long time. Doesn't mean I'm right though. But I should be on this one.

Ooh Matron!

kingmonkey007 · « **Reply #30 on:** May 7, 2008, 09:54:04 PM »

Acetone

mbroon · « **Reply #31 on:** May 7, 2008, 10:05:19 PM »

Quote from: El Torres on May 6, 2008, 08:52:58 PM

Cellotape your arm so the rash doesn't spread.

The Cellotaper.

martinjmmac5 · « **Reply #32 on:** May 8, 2008, 12:23:55 AM »

have you got elbow deep in bum hole recently if so avoid this in future if not seek medical help

pinkdragon · « **Reply #33 on:** May 8, 2008, 12:46:24 AM »

Quote from: RedFerLife on May 7, 2008, 09:30:12 PM

Ooh Matron!

Do you have any idea how many nurse jokes I've heard over the past 100 years? Several.

NYkopite · « **Reply #34 on:** May 8, 2008, 04:10:31 AM »

If you've been out in the sun you may have a sun rash. I've had this before, always early on in the year.
What ever it is hope it's better soon

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/sunrash.htm

IloveGuinness17 · « **Reply #35 on:** May 8, 2008, 04:11:29 AM »

any new foods in the diet or skin exposure to new soap, or washing detergent?

Immoral King Brian Blessed · « **Reply #36 on:** May 8, 2008, 03:16:19 PM »

Quote from: pinkdragon on May 8, 2008, 12:46:24 AM

Do you have any idea how many nurse jokes I've heard over the past 100 years? Several.

Do you know how many I've told in the last 1000 years? Several several.

Born-Red · « **Reply #37 on:** May 8, 2008, 03:35:29 PM »

Quote from: NYkopite on May 8, 2008, 04:10:31 AM

If you've been out in the sun you may have a sun rash. I've had this before, always early on in the year.
What ever it is hope it's better soon

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/sunrash.htm

Went out without my top on in the sun for the first time properly today, ended up with a sun rash on my back, never had this before, do you know if this quite common if you haven't been out in the sun for a long time?

kesey · « **Reply #38 on:** May 8, 2008, 03:48:14 PM »

Quote from: pinkdragon on May 6, 2008, 11:00:10 PM

cortisone cream and benadryl should do it

No , no , no! That is only a short term remedy that treats the symptom and not the cause. I once had a rash on each arm by the crease on forearm. I went to the doctor and he gave ne that cream stuff. I notice that the rashes were on my liver meridian. I went to get my liver checked out at there was a problem forming. I went to herbalist and then done a liver cleanse.

Have a guess what happend?

Black and White Paul · « **Reply #39 on:** May 8, 2008, 04:08:04 PM »

Quote from: kesey on May 8, 2008, 03:48:14 PM

No , no , no! That is only a short term remedy that treats the symptom and not the cause. I once had a rash on each arm by the crease on forearm. I went to the doctor and he gave ne that cream stuff. I notice that the rashes were on my liver meridian. I went to get my liver checked out at there was a problem forming. I went to herbalist and then done a liver cleanse.

Have a guess what happend?

Did you die?